At a Glance
- Tasks: Support safety and compliance on the shop floor while promoting a proactive safety culture.
- Company: Join Prysmian Cables & Systems, a leader in innovative cable solutions.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, develop skills, and work in a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in workplace safety and environmental standards.
- Qualifications: 2 years' higher education or equivalent experience in HSE or related field.
The predicted salary is between 26100 - 31900 £ per year.
LOCATION: Prysmian Cables & Systems Ltd, Wrexham Plant, 100% Factory based
REPORTING TO: QHSE Manager
Job Role: To actively support the Plant QHSE Manager in maintaining a safe, compliant, and continuously improving work environment. The HSE Operation Support is a hands-on, visible presence on the shop floor, ensuring safety and environmental standards are met, supporting compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- On-the-Ground Safety Support - Conduct daily walk-throughs and inspections of the manufacturing/workshop areas to identify and address hazards. Respond immediately to safety issues, unsafe acts, or near misses, and intervene as needed. Coach all employees to correctly use required PPE at all times and to comply with site safety rules.
- Training, Coaching & Communication - Deliver on-the-job safety and environmental training, toolbox talks, and briefings to employees and contractors. Communicate and reinforce good safety practices and HSE rules. Participate in safety and environmental campaigns and promote a culture of shared vigilance. Coach supervisors in gaining autonomy managing HSE issues in their teams.
- Incident & Risk Management - Member of the immediate response team for safety and environmental incidents; collect facts, conduct initial investigations, and support root cause analysis. Support the implementation and follow-up of corrective actions and action plans. Member of working groups (manufacturing, logistics, maintenance) who carry out and document risk assessments. Follow-up implementation of risk reduction measures.
- Regulatory & Administrative Support - Assist with HSE data reporting, maintaining dashboards, and updating documentation (e.g., COSHH assessments, Safety Work Instructions, ...). Support chemical inventory management and participate in maintaining compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., UK COSHH, ISO45001, ISO14001, etc). Participate in audits, inspections, and emergency drills.
- Continuous Improvement - Contribute to HSE improvement projects and propose new actions/tools. Participate in the development and implementation of innovative HSE practices.
Key Relationships: Production teams on the shop floor
HSE Profile and competencies
Technical Skills:
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and safety equipment.
- Familiarity with HSE standards (ISO45001, ISO14001), regulatory codes, and risk assessment tools.
- IT proficiency (Office 365, SharePoint, Teams).
Behavioural Skills:
- Field-oriented, team player, and sets a positive example.
- Strong communication and persuasion skills.
- Proactive, able to make proposals and drive improvements.
- Physical stamina for active, hands-on work.
Qualifications:
- 2 years' higher education or equivalent experience in HSE or related field.
- Knowledge of HSE obligations, risks, and tools.
Date of issue: Friday 5th December 2025
Closing date for applications: Friday 16th January 2026
Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximising value for our customers and stakeholders.
With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritises talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are. All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognising and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes.
All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Prysmian will endeavour to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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Locations
HSE Operation Support in Wales, Wrexham employer: Prysmian Group
Prysmian Cables & Systems Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Wrexham, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises safety and continuous improvement. With a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills while actively participating in a proactive safety culture. The company fosters a collaborative atmosphere where every team member's contributions are valued, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
